Pocket stamp



Patented Nov. 29, 1927.

UNITED STATES ERWIN LUTHER TERRY, OF TUCKERIVIAN, ARKANSAS.

POCKET STAMP.

Application filed April 28, 1927'.

This invention relates to a pocltet stamp for stamping the name, occupation and address of a person. or the name and address of a corporation, company, firm, etc., when occasion requires, but it designed primarily for one stamping his name and address upon a hotel register to dispense with the writinpy of the same, but it is to be understood that a stamp, in accordance with this it: invention can be used in any connection for which it is found applicable. and the invention has for its object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth a foldable and extendible article of such class constructed and in arranged, that when folded, it will correspond to the shape of the body of a fountain pen whereby the article can be conven iently carried in the pocket of or removably connected to a garment.

Further objects of the invention are. 'to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a pocket stamp which is simple in its construction and arrangement, strong, durable, compact, having the appearance ot' a fountain pen when closed, thoroughly ellicient in its use., conveniently extended for the purpose of stamping and comparatively inexpensive 'to manufacture.

With the foregoing and other objects in view the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as hereinafter more specifically described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein is shown an embodiment 3;, of the invention, but it is to be understood that changes. variations and moditieatious can be resorted to which tall within the scope of the claims hereunto appended.

In the drawings wherein like reference characters denote corresponding parts throughout the several viev-:s:

Figure l is an elevation of a pocket stamp, in accordance with this invention, when closed.

partly extended position.

Figure S13 is a vertical sectional view of thel stamp when extended for stamping purposes. Figure t is a section on line 4 4; Figure 1. Figure 5 is a section on line Figure 3. Figure G is a section on line (-G Figure 2. A pocket stamp, in accordance with this invention includes a tubular retainer which is constructed of any desirable material and is formed with a closed end 2 and an open end 3. The retainer 1, at a point adjacent its Figure 2 is an elo'ation of the stamp, in a Serial No. 187,293.

open end 5 is provided with peripheral threads t for engagement. with an interiorly threaded removable cap 5 which acts as a means for closing said open ond 3. When the retainer and cap are connected together, the former appears similar to the body portion ot' a fountain pen. The diameter ot the retainer l is such that it can be conveniently handled, as well as enabling it to be readily mounted or inserted in the pocket of a garment, and further when inserted in `a pocket of a garment, it will not impart a bulging` ett'ect to the outer wall of the pocket. Furthermore the diameter of the retainer is such that it can be conveniently connected with a garment by the well known form of clasp now employed for such purpose for fountain pens and pencils.

The retainerl l, has the body thereof, formed with a lengthwise extending slot having a pair of end walls 6, 7 and with the former of greater length than the latter. The slot -further includes a side wall 8 which extends in the same plane throughout and terminates at opposed ends of the wallst, 7. The slot 8 further includes another side wall formed of a pair of end portions 9, 10 and an intermediate portion 11 which is disposed at right angles with respect to the portions 9 and 10. 4The portion 9 terminates in the end wall 7 and in the outer end ofthe intermediate portion l1 and the portion 10 terminates in the inner end of the intermediate portion 1l and in the end wall (i. The portion l1 provides for the portions 9 and 10'to extend in parallel planes. The portions 9 and 10 oppose the end wall S, but the portion 9 is arranged nearer the side wall S than the portion l() and by setting up one of the side walls ot' the slot with the end portions 9 and 1t) and intermediate portion 11 the slot is provided with a wide part 12 and a narrow part 13. The wide part 19. is positioned between the intermediate portion 11 of the side wall. of the slot: and the closed end 2 of the retainer and the narrow portion 13 is positioned between the intermediate portion 11 of the side wall of the slot and the peripheral threads 4lof the retainer. The, intermediate portion 1l provides a shoulder to constitute a stop for a shi't'table element to be presently referred to and the end wall also provides a slot for a shiftable element to be presently referred to.

Mounted within the retainer 1 and adapted to be extended therefrom, when the cap 5 is removed7 is en inverted yoke-shaped currier referred to generally by the reterence character 14 end having` its head indicated :it 15 end its arms et 1G, 17. Euch ot seid arms at n point between its transverse medion und its inner end is formed with u lengthwise disposed slot 18. The slots ot seid urms align with each other. Secured to the carrier in proximity to the hend 15 und secured to the arms 15 and 17, is a shitting element for the carrier and it consists oi u bnr 19 having its o-uter end provided with u knob 20. The bur 19 extends ut right :ingies with respect to the carrier und 'further projects through the wide portion o1 the slot in the retainer. he shoulder i'f'orn'ied by the intermediate portion 11 oit u side well oit the slot, in the retainer 1, acts us n stop to zur rest the shitting ot the ber 19 in n direction to V7rds the open inner end f3 o'l the retainer. The path ot the bnr 19 .is to one sine ot the longitudinal center ot the wide part 12 ot the slot in the retainer 1. Then the carrier is extended trom its ret-einer 1 it will be in the position shown in Figures 2 and 3 ot the drawings.

Arranged at the -tree ends ot the arms 16, 17 is n puir ot' stamp heeds 21, 22 und to the outer fece ot each of said hends is secured u stampingor impressing member 23 provided with any metter to be stamped.

`By wey ot exemple the stump member cnrried the head 21 may be provided with the nume ot en individual and the stump member carried by the head the address und occupation ot the individuel, however it is to be understood that the stamp members cen be provided with any suitable metter which is to be stumped. The heads 21, 22 when the carrier is extended project ut right angles with respect to the side luces of the nrins 16, 17. rl-he inner or upper ,tace oit euch head 21, 22, et the inner end there of isftormed with a tubular lug 2e. The lugs 2-1 ere arranged between the arms 16, 17 und each lugv 241 is pivotnlly connected ns et to the lower vends of seid arms. By this rangement the bends 21, 22 ere pivotully connected ut their .inner ends with the lower ends o1A1 the firms and can be swung towurds the side edges of the erm, in :i manner ns shown in Figure 2.

Conctingl with the heads 21, 22 for the purpose oit swingingthem to n position et right :ingles with respect to the nrms 16, 1"?, es well as tor swinging them to oppose the side edges of euch arms, in manner :is shown in Figures 3 und 2, is :i pnir ot oppositely extending shitting' members 25. 26. rllhe member 25 is pivotully connected et its outer end, es nt 27 to the upper fece ot the heed 21 approximately et the transverse medizin thereof. and the member 2S is pivotnlly connected uit its outer end, us :it 28 to the upper fece of the head 72 approximately :it the transverse median ot the letter, The member 25, centrully of its inner end, is formed with n tubular extension 29 which is positioned between u puir ot tubular ez;- tensions 3) toi-med ut the inner end or the member 2b'. 'lhe tubulnr extensions 2f) und 30 align with .euch other und ertending;v therethrough is n con'ibined pivot und nctuating or shitting` element tor 'the mei'nbers 25, 2G. The seid combined pivot und ectuut ing` or shittingv element tor the member 25, 26 consi .s ot a bnr which extends through the slot 18 und hns its inner end formed with :i heard 32 und its outer end with u knob 553. The bur il operates in the` slot 'i'orincd in the retuiner und the knob 3o is arranged ehteriorly ot such knob. 'llhc bur Si 'when shi'tted truveis through the mue' jor part ot the wider portion. 12 ot the slot und entirely through the narrow pert 1B ot the slot. ri/'hen the ber 1U is shifted to the position shown in Figure 2, the heads 21. will be arranged to oppose the side edges ot the arms 16, 17, but when the bnr 21 shitted. to the position shown in Figure 3, the Msitting members 25, 26 will extend nt opposite inclinations thereby positioning the heads 21, 22 in endwise opposed alignment and, which will enable the stamping notion to be carried On. rlhe members 25, 26 ride against the open end ot the retainer 1, when the bur 31 or ber 19 is shifted towurds the closed end 2 ot the retniner 1 un d the bers 26, will move towards euch other und which will provide tor swinging' the heads 2 22 to the position shown in Figure 2. The shitting` of the members 25, 2G to extend the heads 21, 22 to the po tion shown :in Fig;- ure 3 is had utter the bnr 19 hais its move ment arrested by the shoulder` formed by the intermediate portion 11 ot one o1' the side wells ot the slot formed in the retainer 1. When the knobo 20 und 33 nre in the position shown in Figure 1 tliecmfrier together with the members 25, 2G und bends 21, 22 will be completely enclosed by the retainer 1, otter which the cup 5 is secured to the threads et. lWhen steinping, on positioning the thumb or tinger nguinst the knobs 2O Vid l/. the carrier lt will be prevented iii-oni n'iovingl upwardly into thel retainer.

1t is thought the many :ulvnntnges ot u lolduble pocket stumpf, in accordance with this invention, can be readily understood, und although the preterred einbodinicnt ot the invention, .is es illustrated end described.y yet it is to be understood that chungel: in the details o1 construction een be had which will tell within the scope oit the invention us claimed.

l,Vliet l claim is:

1. It device 'for the purpose set '[orth coinprisine' a tubular retainer, n carrier arranged therein und normally conipletely enclosed thereby, u pair ot oppositeiy shiittnble S il fill

impression member carrying elements pivotally connected at their inner ends to one end of the carrier, a pair of shifting members for said elements pivotally connected therewith, means 'for shifting said carrier for a portion o'f its length from said retainer and further for shifting said members for a portion of their length from said retainer. said last mentioned means slidably connected to the retainer and fixed to the `arri-er, and means connected to said members for shifting them after the first shitt thereof to provide for the positioning of said elements at right angles with respect to the carrier, said last mentioned mean: pivotally connected to said melnbers and slidably connected to said carrier and said retainer.

A device for the purpose set forth comprising a retainer, a carrier normally completely enclosed by said retainer, impression member carrying elements pivotally connected to the carrier, actuating means connected with said elements for moving` them to and from stamping position, and means connected with said actuating means, carrier and retainer for bodily shifting said carrier and actuating means together for a portion of their length from the retainer and for shifting the actuating means independent of the carrier to move said elements to and from stamping position.

A device for the purpose set :forth comprising a retainer, a carrier normally completely enclosed by said retainer, impression member carrying elements pivotally connected to the carrier, actuating means connected with said elements for moving them to and from stampingl position, means connected with said actuating means, carrier and retainer for bodily shifting said carrier and actuating means together for a portion of their length from the retainer and for shifting the actuatingT means independent of the carrier to move said elements to and from stamping position, and means to arrest the shiftingl of the carrier after it has shifted a predetermined distance from normal position.

4f. A device for the purpose set -forth comprising a retainer, a carrier normally completely enclosed by said retainer and capable of being shifted for a portion of its length from one end of the retainer, impression member carrying elements pivotally connected at their inner ends to one end of said carrier, actuating` means for and pivotally connect-ed to the elements for moving them to and vfrom stamping position with respect' to the carrier, means pivotally connected to said actuating means and slidably connected to said carrier and retainer for shifting said actuating means to provide for the moving of the elements to and from stamping position, and means connected with said carrier and slidably connected to said retainer for bodily shifting .said carrier and actuating n'ieans together for a. portion of their length from the retainer,whereby the carrier will be shifted from normal position, said means further providing for the return of the cai'- rier to normal position.

5. A device for lthe purpose set forth comprising a retainer, a carrier normally completely enclosed by said retainer and capable of being shifted for a portion o'f its length from one end of the retainer, impression member carrying elements pivotally connected at ther inner ends to one end of :paid carrier, actuating means for and pivotally connected to the elements for moving them to and from stamping position with respect to the carrier, means pivotally connected to said actuating means and slidably connected to said carrier and retainer for shifting said actuating means to provide for the moving of the elements to and from stamping position, means connected with said carrier and slidably connected to said retainer for bodily shifting said carrier and actuating means together for a portion of their length from the retainer, whereby the carrier will be shifted from normal position, said means further providing for the return of the carrier to normal position, and said retainer provided with means for limiting the shift of the carrier from normal position.

G. A device for the purpose set forth comprising a pair of impression member carrying elements shiftable to and from stamping position, a carrier having one end pivotally connected to the inner ends of said elements, pivoted means slidably connected with the carrier and tc said elements for moving them to and from stamping position, a retainer for normally completely enclosing said elements, pivoted means and carrier, said pivoted means slidably connected to said retainer, and means for slidably connecting said carrier to said retainerand providing for the shifting bodily of said elements, pivoted means and carrier 'from normal position and projected from the retainer thereby permitting of said. pivoted means to shift said elements to stamping position.

7. A device for the purpose set forth comprising a pair of impression member carrying elements shiftable to and from stamping positions, a carrier having one end pivotally connected to the inner ends of said elements, pivoted means slidably connected with the carrier and to said elements for moving them to and from stamping position, a retainer 'for normally completely enclosing said elements, pivoted means and carrier, said pivoted means slidably connected to said retainer, means for slidably connecting said carrier to said retainer and providing for the shifting bodily di: l

o" said elemente, pivote@ means and Carrier iiiroin normal position and projected ironi the retainer thereby pern'iittingl o1" sind pivoteil menne to ,@:liiiit Said elemente to ,fstaniping position, and n'ieai'ie 'for liniiting tlie eliilt of said carrier froin normal position.

8.21 device for the purpose set 'Forth eon'iprieing a tnbnlzir retainer7 n pair of oppositely movable impression n'ieinler Carrying elements normally completely eneloeecl by the retainer, and Sl'iiiteole ineens nornmlly, cinnpletely encloeeil oy the retainer. pivotally connected to eaii'l elemente and provided when eliiiftel from normal to niove the elenienl'r-l clear of i'iie retainer and to the elemente in stunning pof'fition.

l). A derive Alor the immun-:e Sel iorl'li conv pi". ing; :i tubular retainer, a noir of oppoelemente nor when shifted from norlnnl to inove the elements; clear of the retainer enti to Set the elenients in Stai'nping` position, said means further providing for the n'ioviiig of the elements; from Set possi'ion to enter 'the retainer when said ineens is shifted to noi-ina position.

10A device for the pnl-pone eet forth comprising o tubular retainer, n pair of oppoeitely movable impression ineinber Cerrying elements normally completely enclosed by tl e retainer, shiftaI/ile nians normally, ConipletelY enclosed b v the retainer, lpivotally connected to Snifl elemente and provided when shift/eil iroin norniai to n'iove tlie elements clear of ilie retainer anil to eet the elemente in etaniping ponition, and Said retainer provided with ineane i'or limitingthe movement oii said eliiftable means when moved lroni und to norinal poeition.

ln testimony whereof, l alizg in y sgnntnre hereto.

ERVN L. TERRY. 

